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After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands. The South American country, which is undergoing a profound transformation following the US overthrow of leftist leader
Ahiana FIGUEROA, Patrick FORT AFP 09 Apr 2026
Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law

Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law

Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being government detractors. But the law excludes those who have been prosecuted or convicted of promoting military action against the country -- which could include opposition leaders like
Ahiana FIGUEROA, Patrick FORT AFP 19 Feb 2026

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